My absurd experiences in North America over the years

"It's never about money," Li Fu said, taking out a cigarette and lighting it.

Cole's eyes narrowed slightly.

Is there a bigger scheme behind it, or have they truly fallen in love?

"To be honest, I've investigated you. You're 24 years old this year. I don't know anything about what happened before you came to Los Angeles, and I can't find out anything about it. But at this age, after struggling on the West Coast for more than a year, you should understand..." He leaned forward slightly and paused, "...you should understand that there are no fairy tales in this world."

The Forrest family can offer Li Fu a very generous reward, but he must not push his luck.

Similarly, even if his love is as deep as the heavens, he and Lucy can never be together.

Let alone the fact that he was an illegal immigrant, even if he were a wealthy Chinese businessman, it would be absolutely impossible.

Fairy tales only exist in books.

"I understand your concerns," Li Fu took a deep drag on his cigarette, suppressing the complex emotions in his heart. "You're afraid I might be trying to extract more benefits from your Forrest family, perhaps to continue harassing Lucy, right?"

Cole nodded slowly, surprisingly without denying it.

Li Fu got the answer, but unlike some protagonists in novels, he didn't feel angry or humiliated.

As a transmigrator who has been reborn, he is well aware of the operating logic of American aristocratic families. If he were to put himself in Cole's shoes, he might do the same thing.

Humans can never escape the limitations of their time.

It's also difficult to truly empathize with the situations of others.

Political and business families constitute an extremely complex system, intertwined with intricate interpersonal relationships, unfathomable backroom deals, and vested interests that cannot be exposed to the light of day.

He might not actually be willing to become the son-in-law of the Forrest family.

In this life, all he wants is to live freely and unrestrained.

Of course, unless Lucy is willing to go with him.

He does not concern himself with family matters.

That's obviously unlikely too.

"Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person you think I am," Li Fu pushed the check on the table back. "I'll handle this matter."

Cole looked at the young man opposite him, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes.

He remained silent for a long time, seemingly considering whether Li Fu's words were trustworthy.

Ultimately, based on the investigation of Li Fu and the other party's consistent operating principles as stated in the investigation report, they chose to believe him.

He admired Li Fu's honesty and understanding.

This young man's restraint and ability to make choices about his emotions made him very willing to befriend him.

"In that case, could you do me a favor?"

Cole put away the check and did something else.

"What kind of help? If you need me to help, the price will be very high," Li Fu said, not lacking two or three hundred dollars.

"I'm not asking you to help deal with the enemy," Cole chuckled. "I have a small liquor company in Los Angeles, mainly supplying alcohol to bars and nightclubs. Lucy is coming back to Nashville with me, and I won't be able to manage my people anymore. If you help me keep it running, I might need you in the future."

He actually wanted to give the business to Li Fu.

However, if it were sent as a gift, Li Fu would probably return it, just like that check.

The young man didn't want any vested interests to get involved between him and Lucy.

"A wine company?" Li Fu frowned slightly.

He's never done this job before.

"It's very simple. He's just a distributor. He gets the goods from the manufacturer through channels and then delivers them to designated bars and nightclubs." Cole has the channels to get the lowest prices.

The main reason for setting up this business in Los Angeles was to house people who were secretly protecting Lucy.

While I'm at it, I'll also try to gather some information.

There is really no need for it to exist now.

After thinking for a while, Li Fu finally decided to take over.

But it's not for the sake of any particular industry.

Now that he has start-up capital, he can certainly make some other investments.

But this is a good cover identity.

He could confidently investigate the mysterious broker behind Winslop.

"Then I'll thank you in advance," Cole said, extending his hand.

Li Fu stood up and shook hands with him.

The two reached a preliminary consensus.

As they walked out of the room together, Cole suddenly stopped, remembering something.

"There's something I have to remind you," he said to Li Fu earnestly, "If you're thinking of getting revenge on Winslop, don't do it right now. Leave it to me."

The Senate is currently trying to advance a healthcare bill.

This may be the reason why some important figures have their eyes on Lucy.

The best course of action now is to avoid creating unnecessary complications and wait until the bill is passed before taking any action.

If Winthrop is killed during this period, regardless of whether it was done by the Forrest family or not, those behind it will assume it is revenge from their family.

This could actually have a negative impact.

"No problem," Li Fu agreed.

He did have reasons to kill Winslop.

However, he wouldn't tell Cole, even though he was Lucy's brother.

Politicians are not worthy of genuine trust.

Lucy had been waiting outside the door. When she saw them come out, she pulled Li Fu to the other side of the corridor.

"I'm sorry, I have to go," she said, stroking Li Fu's cheek tenderly. He was the first man she had ever truly loved.

"I know," Li Fu said, trying his best not to let his emotions fluctuate. He was not a cold-blooded person.

If Lucy tells him she's mentally prepared, please take me away.

He would do everything in his power to help her escape.

"I wanted to take you to Nashville, but my brother disagreed," Lucy said, her eyes reddening and tears slowly falling. "Wait for me for a while, until I can truly make my own decisions, then I'll come and get you."

Her feelings were very sincere, and these words came from the bottom of her heart.

She had never imagined becoming a politician and businesswoman.

But starting today, everything has changed.

She wanted to become like her uncle or father; only then could she truly take control of her own destiny.

"Okay, I'll wait for you," Li Fu said, gently stroking Lucy's blonde hair as usual.

It's still so soft and smooth.

"Our flight is tonight, we still have some time," Lucy said, pulling Li Fu's hand and walking quickly outside.

She wants to go to the sunny beach there to go surfing.

Even in the last two or three hours, she hoped to spend them happily with Li Fu.

"Will the young lady run away?"

Cole's assistant looked in the direction they left with some concern.

There has been precedent for this.

"No," Cole sighed helplessly as he watched his sister's retreating figure. "We've sealed off the beach she went to, so no outsiders can disturb her."

This was the last freedom he could give.

Being born into a wealthy and noble family like Forrest naturally brings one's own fortune and glory.

But inevitably, this also brings helplessness and choices.

He's had moments like that too!

However, people always have to grow up.

Once you get past this hurdle, you'll realize that you were somewhat naive and ridiculous back then.

Power and money cannot mean everything.

But can feelings really do that?

In fact, it is often more fragile than power and money.